bwaber@bookwyrm.social reviewed Allergic by Theresa MacPhail
A Clear Investigation of the Mechanisms, Possible Causes, Treatments, and Effects of Allergies
4 stars
MacPhail goes through the scientific history of the identification and investigation of allergies, following with a good examination of the biological mechanisms at play. There's still a lot we don't know here and this book embraces that uncertainty, running through experiments and the data and then making it clear where the science currently stands. The effects of different allergies on people and their treatments was illuminating as well. Highly recommend.